Reviewer: Silvs17, 25-34 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment: i was on lutera for 8 months and I had some weird side effects. first few months my breast were sore and enlarged, I gained 10 pounds. I had some mood swings bt I thought my body was regulating. by the 7th and 8th month I had extreme anxiety and dipression. my sex drive was so low, had vision problems and my arms and legs felt numb. I stopped taking Lutera 2 weeks ago and I still feel depressed an
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Comment:i was on lutera for 8 months and I had some weird side effects. first few months my breast were sore and enlarged, I gained 10 pounds. I had some mood swings bt I thought my body was regulating. by the 7th and 8th month I had extreme anxiety and dipression. my sex drive was so low, had vision problems and my arms and legs felt numb. I stopped taking Lutera 2 weeks ago and I still feel depressed and anxious. I woulf never take it again. it has been a total nightmare for me. Cant believe how a little pill can affect your mental health. I wish I would've done some research before trying it. Hide Full Comment

Reviewer: AnnaBanana, 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 2

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment: I had previously been on this daily birth control pill for 2-3 years. I stopped taking the pill when my partner suggested it was the source of my uncontrollable mood swings and anxiety. I would go out in public and basically have a meltdown from the out of no where anxiety.I was back to my normal, sunshine self less than a month of being off the pill, and stayed that way for a number of years. I r
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Comment:I had previously been on this daily birth control pill for 2-3 years. I stopped taking the pill when my partner suggested it was the source of my uncontrollable mood swings and anxiety. I would go out in public and basically have a meltdown from the out of no where anxiety.I was back to my normal, sunshine self less than a month of being off the pill, and stayed that way for a number of years. I recently decided to give birth control (other than condoms) another go, I sadly ended up with Lutera again, despite explaining the side effects I had previously experienced. My doctor asked if I wanted to give it another go as I was older and my hormones had probably balanced out better. Sadly, I agreed. Two weeks in and my mood swings were giving me and my partner whiplash, the anxiety was back, and the thought of having sex with him disgusted me. Its safe to say I will never take Lutera again.Hide Full Comment

Reviewer: KWahkinney, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 3

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 2

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment: I have been on Lutera for two years and I cannot recommend this product. I wish I had done my research two years ago. I would have avoided a lot of pain. I have terrible migraines almost daily, the weight gain is crazy, I get nauseous a lot, I experience dizziness, not to mention depression and also terribly oily skin. I have never had oily skin until I started using this product. My periods are e
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Comment:I have been on Lutera for two years and I cannot recommend this product. I wish I had done my research two years ago. I would have avoided a lot of pain. I have terrible migraines almost daily, the weight gain is crazy, I get nauseous a lot, I experience dizziness, not to mention depression and also terribly oily skin. I have never had oily skin until I started using this product. My periods are easier to deal with but it's not worth the side effects. I just never put it together all these years that my birth control could be the cause of my declining health. People please do your research, including chemical research!Hide Full Comment

Comment: I am starting up my second pack this upcoming Sunday. my first week was a breeze being on this BC, my anxiety and depression seemed to ease up that I had from my last birth control (Safyral). I was pleased, halfway through my first pack I noticed my breasts were EXTREMELY sensitive, just to the touch. my anxiety recently just came back, my sex drive is at its lowest point, and not to mention- toda
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Comment:I am starting up my second pack this upcoming Sunday. my first week was a breeze being on this BC, my anxiety and depression seemed to ease up that I had from my last birth control (Safyral). I was pleased, halfway through my first pack I noticed my breasts were EXTREMELY sensitive, just to the touch. my anxiety recently just came back, my sex drive is at its lowest point, and not to mention- today is day 13 of my period and my flow is STILL heavy! not sure if that's just my bodies way of adjusting, but for the short time I've been on this BCP, I'm rating it a 6/10 as of now. Hopefully my opinion will change when my body finally regulates!Hide Full Comment

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